Dementia Care in Sandy, UT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sandy, UT: the local picture

1,413

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

14,880

residents 65 or older (16% of Sandy)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sandy has about 1,413 residents aged 85 or older among 14,880 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Sandy residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Sandy compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Sandy	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,732	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White City, UT	0.7 mi	770	143
Cottonwood Heights, UT	3.4 mi	6,123	656
Midvale, UT	3.7 mi	3,415	476
Draper, UT	5.2 mi	5,022	368
Murray, UT	5.8 mi	8,957	1,145
Holladay, UT	6.3 mi	5,881	710

Nursing homes near Sandy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sandy Health And Rehab	Sandy, UT	2.4 mi	1 of 5	141	(801) 561-9839
Draper Rehabilitation And Care Center	Draper, UT	3.5 mi	4 of 5	93	(801) 571-2704
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab	Murray, UT	4.3 mi	5 of 5	38	(801) 713-3100
Stonehenge Of South Jordan	South Jordan, UT	4.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(801) 253-1370
Cascades At Riverwalk	Midvale, UT	5.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(801) 565-0800
Rocky Mountain Care - Cottage On Vine	Murray, UT	5.2 mi	3 of 5	61	(801) 693-3800

Hospices serving Sandy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Active Hospice, LLC	Sandy, UT	1.7 mi	(801) 438-6285
Suncrest Hospice	Sandy, UT	1.7 mi	(801) 996-8469
Refined Hospice LLC	Midvale, UT	3.5 mi	(801) 261-9490
Elevation Hospice Of Utah, LLC	Draper, UT	4.9 mi	(801) 610-1868

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Sandy

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of Sandy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Sandy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sandy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sandy Health And Rehab in Sandy (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Draper Rehabilitation And Care Center in Draper (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab in Murray (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sandy?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of Sandy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

More near Sandy

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Sandy, UT